Summer Reading Program Workshop



The annual hands on activity and performers’ showcase.  Share ideas for the 2011 Summer Reading in NY Libraries program “One world many stories” and “You are here.”

In the afternoon, Beth Gallaway, The Information Goddess,  a national teen consultant will explain why teens act the way they do in the library.
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Safety and Security for Library Personnel




Please join us for a library safety and security workshop presented by security specialist Bryan Oliver.  This workshop will provide information on recognizing and appropriately handing safety and security threats in the library.

Where: Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room
When:October 27, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm or October 28, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Who should attend: All staff and volunteers

Please let Jill Ryder know which session you will attend.

Census and Community: Developing a Community Profile



As you well know, all of our communities have groups of people who are underserved, hard to reach or in need of additional services.  Identifying those groups and finding out what their needs are can be a challenge.  And, making decisions about allocating your resources can be difficult.

Library trainer and librarian,  Polly Alida-Farrington will help you find statistical data about your county and community to help you with decision making.

Through hands on practice with different online data sources and through group discussion, you will: Continue reading